Chinese Red Braised Pork Ribs
Published 4th February, 2021
Cuisine: Chinese Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 Mins Cooking: 1 Hr
Ingredients
- 1kg Chinese-cut pork ribs
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp dark soy
- 3 tbsp light soy
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp sugar
- Toasted sesame seeds, to serve
- Spring onions, sliced, to serve
Method
- Cut the pork ribs into smaller pieces, either between each bone or every second bone, depending on the size of the ribs.
- Place the ribs in a large heavy-based saucepan, add the star anise, fresh ginger slices, garlic, water, dark soy, light soy, Shaoxing wine, apple cider vinegar and sugar. Stir well and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, place a lid on the saucepan and allow to simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 45 minutes, remove the lid, with a spoon remove the star anise, ginger and garlic and discard. Bring the sauce back to a gentle boil. Cook until the sauce is thick and caramelised, you will need to stir the pork ribs and keep a close watch during this time so that the sauce does not stick and burn.
- Serve the pork ribs on a platter immediately, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve with steamed rice and Chinese green vegetables or as part of a Chinese banquet.